“I was surprised, and definitely sad,” Lloyd said Wednesday afternoon. “But at the same time, this is a new opportunity for him.”

Gaffney is one of three wide receivers acquired by the Redskins — and former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan — today. The others are former Bronco Brandon Stokley and former Raven Donte Stallworth. The Redskins also re-signed Santana Moss.

“They need a consistent every-down pass catcher. That’s one thing they haven’t had, and Jabar will be that,” Lloyd said. “Jabar is the best receiver I ever played with.”